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LN09 POU

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,343 mi
Last recorded90,343 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 POU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 90,343 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central heat shield lose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower door corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 90,099 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central heat shield lose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower door corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,786 miles

Body panels corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Body panels corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,071 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 85,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,881 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear and side door corroded edges

Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,873 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear and side door corroded edges

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,271 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 81,267 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,718 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,921 miles

corrosion in all four shock casings

n/s repeater lens damaged, bulb slightly faded.

some rust in brake pipes

some sponginess in brake pedal

some wear in front bearings and/or shocks

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,654 miles

steel brake pipes have some rust.rear shock shrouds corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,692 miles

n/s wiper blade worn. wear in brake discs. n/s mirror damaged.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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LN09 POU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN09 POU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN09 POU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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